Support

1. They need to know it’s not punishment

Parents need to emphasize that their teen doesn’t need to get mental health or substance abuse treatment because they’re getting punished. Rather, they have to go because they need help and their life is unmanageable the way they are currently living. To get this message across accurately, don’t bring up the issue of teen treatment when you’re upset at your child. Stay calm and logical.

The “What-if’s” of Recovery

The fear of letting go of an addiction can be all encompassing.  Addiction affects us physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. At the core of my work with those challenged by addiction, the fear of giving up the substance of choice is a very raw, very real one. I am often asked: